Driver Who Killed Pedestrian On Montauk Highway In Copiague Fled, Hid In Motel: DA
A 64-year-old man was formally charged with fleeing after fatally striking a pedestrian crossing Montauk Highway.
Lloyd Berger, of Copiague, was arraigned in Suffolk County Court Monday, Dec. 1, on charges connected to the alleged hit-and-run that killed 69-year-old Louis Lasula of Massapequa Park.
Prosecutors argued that Berger was driving a Toyota Camry westbound on Montauk Highway around 8:44 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, when he hit Lasula, who was attempting to cross the roadway. Lasula died at the scene, as Daily Voice previously reported.
Instead of stopping to help or call police, Berger…
Hit-And-Run Injures Juvenile In Child Crosswalk, Driver Charged: Police
A juvenile was hurt in a hit-and-run crash while crossing a Palmyra intersection, police announced on Monday, Dec. 1.
The child was struck while walking through the intersection of Railroad and Oak streets around 6:54 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, according to the release.
The driver did not stop and fled the scene, investigators said.
Shane Kramer, 50, was later identified as the driver. Charges were filed against Kramer on Thursday, Nov. 13, including Misdemeanor Accidents Involving Personal Injury, and the following summary offenses: Duty To Give Information And Render Aid, Immediate Noti…
